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Amazon · 1 day ago

Research Scientist Intern, Quantum Algorithms, Center for Quantum Computing

positionSan Francisco, California, USA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$65.38/hr - $102.31/hr

Amazon is a leading cloud platform provider, and they are seeking a Research Scientist Intern to develop novel quantum algorithms and evaluate applications of quantum computing. The role involves working with experts to enhance the value proposition of quantum technology while gaining access to state-of-the-art resources and mentorship.

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Responsibilities

Develop novel quantum algorithms
Evaluate prospective applications of fault-tolerant quantum computers
Strengthen the long-term value proposition of quantum computing

Qualification

Quantum algorithms expertiseTheoretical quantum information scienceR programmingMATLABPythonCritical thinkingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Are enrolled in a PhD in engineering, technology, computer science, machine learning, robotics, operations research, statistics, mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
Are 18 years of age or older
Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
Can relocate to where the internship is based

Preferred

Expertise in subarea of quantum algorithms or related topic in theoretical quantum information science
Knowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language
Interest in staying abreast of new research developments in the field of quantum computation

Benefits

Equity
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Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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